Ironwood Towns by Podium Developments now open in North Oshawa

This private 11-acre property nestled between Camp Samac and Oshawa Creek, backs onto hundreds of acres of valley land, forest and stream, and is minutes to Cedar Valley Conservation Area, Centennial Park and Somerset Park. Ironwood is also conveniently close to public transportation options, shopping, dining and entertainment venues. The lifestyle offered in this community is one of nature and ease. It’s a seven-minute drive to Hwy. 407 and 14 minutes to Hwy. 401. Residents can also walk to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in 10 minutes.

Situated on a private street, the 125 three- and four-bedroom contemporary freehold towns feature a private garage and driveway with two-car parking, and either a backyard or rooftop terrace. Architecture introduces a clean, modern addition to the neighbourhood.

With this first phase, 40 units are being released across three different models. Phase two is targeted for spring 2019 or earlier, if sales go well.

PRIVATE PARK

Well-planned, beautifully appointed, open-concept interiors receive generous natural light from large windows scattered over three full floors of living space. Residents will enjoy exclusive access to a private landscaped three-acre park, gated off-leash dog park, children’s playground, walking path, tobogganing hill and a sports field with a seasonal ice rink, all backing onto the protected acres of ravine lands. There’s even an area residents can share garden space with other members of the community, growing their own fresh vegetables.

Units measure from about 1,700 to 1,800 sq. ft., with prices from the mid-$500,000s. All units have a garage and a driveway space for parking, with either arooftop terrace or private backyard, depending on the model. Backyards come with deck and fencing, small area for private garden and a direct walkoff from the main living floor. A maintenance fee of approximately $150 per month covers everyday upkeep such as landscaping and snow removal.

Ironwood Towns represents something of a transitionary project forPodium and Building Capital, since they have mostly collaborated on student housing to date. The partners recently opened University Studios in Oshawa – an eight-storey, mixed-use student housing project.

URBAN AND SUBURBAN

“The main concept (at Ironwood) is a combination of urban and suburban living,” says Christian Huggett, vice-president of development for Podium. “We’ve kind of brought condo finishes to suburban ideas… and tried to step it up from ‘builder basic’ finishings.”

The Ironwood Towns Presentation Centre is now open for preview registrations, at 1700 Simcoe St. N., Unit B. Hours are Monday to Wednesday noon to 6 p.m.; Thursday 2 to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Luxury home builder and land developer, Kylemore Communities/Angus Glen Development, embraced the spirit of giving this season with a donation to benefit Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation and by hosting an annual Holiday Celebration for consultants, suppliers and staff.

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Luxury home builder and land developer, Kylemore Communities/Angus Glen Development, embraced the spirit of giving this season with a donation to benefit Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation and by hosting an annual holiday Ccelebration for consultants, suppliers and staff.
An important part of the company’s annual holiday celebration is a toy drive, and the total donations made an impressive display once again. The donated toys and games were divided between local organization Hampers of Hope, as well as SickKids Hospital.
The celebration was hosted by Cailey Stollery, CEO, Lindsay Stollery Jephcott CIO of Angus Glen and Kylemore Group of Companies, and Kylemore vice-president Frank Spaziani.
“We truly appreciate the loyalty, support and contribution of our tradespeople, suppliers and consultants that together make a Kylemore home among the best and most desirable in the GTA,” says Spaziani. “We have some exciting major new communities coming in 2019 and 2020, and with the continued dedication of our staff and suppliers we’ll bring these to fruition.”

Bear Necessities

Kylemore’s donation to the Bear Necessities program will benefit Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. The program helps the hospital to purchase life-saving equipment that government funding doesn’t cover.
“We have a decades-long commitment to Markham where many of our team live, work and play,” says Stollery. “Through our Kylemore Kares charitable initiative, we are pleased to be supporting the local hospital, which provides a vital service to area residents.”
There’s still time to join Kylemore in lifting someone’s spirits this holiday season, with the purchase of a plush Teddy Bear, soft sleep sack for a newborn, or a warm blanket for a patient. Learn more at lifesavinggifts.ca or call 905.472.7059.
Kylemore Communities is the recipient of a Heritage Markham 2017 Award of Excellence for the restoration and integration of the historic Colty’s Corner Schoolhouse into The Shoppes of Angus Glen; a 2014 Markham Design Excellence Award for Angus Glen Community, which also received BILD Association’s 2013 Places to Grow Community of the Year Award. Kylemore’s The 6th at Angus Glen has captured numerous prestigious design awards from BILD, OHBA and an Award of Merit from the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO).
For more information, visit kylemorecommunities.com